If I had one piece of advice for any author, whether they choose to go the indie route or prefer toward with a publisher, it is to read this post then work out how you can support your fellow authors.
I had my ‘road to Damascus’ moment nearly 2 years ago, realising that there was no point trying to persuade people to buy my indie book if I was’t buying books by other indie authors. Since then I’ve read many indie books and promoted those I’ve enjoyed on my blog. The best thing about it has been discovering so many great authors and becoming part of a much greater, supportive community.
So what are you waiting for?
I finished reading a book on marketing that, while good, worthwhile, and filled with lots of ideas and information (much of which I already use) to get your book out there and selling, it fell short, in my estimation.
Yes, it discussed the importance of building a fan base and giving fans what they want, and it also suggested one way of developing your career as being to call on others more experienced in your field and essentially “use” them and their influence to get ahead (something I didn’t particularly agree with).
But where the book fell short was in not once mentioning the importance of “promoting the writing and books of other authors” or in working with other authors to create a community in which all can thrive. Authors who read and follow the advice in this book will come out looking like lone wolves grasping after sales alone…
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Thanks for sharing this, Dylan. Great blog post.
My pleasure.
Thanks for your kind words, your personal insight, and for reblogging this, Dylan! But thanks especially for all you do for your fellow authors!
It was my pleasure, Susan, and thank YOU for the great post and all the work you do to promote indie authors.
A great post, Dylan, and very true – I’ve been amazed by the generosity of fellow bloggers and authors, and am trying to do my bit as well 🙂
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head there Helen, there is a large, generous and supportive author community out there and if you keep things to your self as an author you’re missing out.
Absolutely! 🙂